The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 45,900
€ 55,400
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V70 3.2 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.9 in
Height
57.5 in
110.9
189.9
114.6
193.9
189.9 in
Length
193.9 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.58 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B6324S5
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
449 mi
Range
790 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
449 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
